The World Health Organization, in partnership with the European Commission, has launched a new AI-driven surveillance platform designed to monitor global social media and online activity in real time. The system, called Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources 2.0 (EIOS), is being promoted as a tool for “pandemic preparedness,” but its capabilities extend far beyond tracking disease. Using artificial intelligence, EIOS scans social media posts, websites, and digital conversations to identify potential health threats—while simultaneously analyzing language, tone, and sentiment to flag what it deems “misinformation.” This integration of AI monitoring, health surveillance, and data control reflects an emerging global infrastructure that merges public health with digital governance. The WHO claims EIOS now operates in over 110 countries and partners with dozens of organizations, including national governments and EU institutions.

Behind the language of safety and “social listening,” the initiative effectively creates a centralized system capable of monitoring how people think, speak, and share information online. The WHO’s collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre—known for its “Misinfo Classifier” AI—underscores a growing push to automate information filtering and redefine acceptable discourse. Critics warn that such a system could be used to suppress dissent or label inconvenient truths as misinformation, blurring the line between health protection and censorship. While the WHO insists the network will enhance global readiness, its real-time data collection and behavioral analysis mark a significant step toward globalized digital oversight—a potential foundation for the information arm of the coming Beast System.

SOURCE: Reclaim the Net